Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); ...

It’s March 2021, and I get engaged to my husband in an arranged setting (arranged marriages are quite common in India). He tells me that he has applied for PR (Permanent Residency) in Costa Rica, as ...

Many U.S. citizens are considering an international move in light of current circumstances. Moving to Costa Rica is a good option for many different reasons, which I will cover throughout this article ...

Experts say the appeal goes beyond beaches, thanks to reliable infrastructure and a slower pace of life.

Puerto Viejo is high on the list of Black expat destinations and with the abundance of nature and Caribbean settlement, we get it. There is something about Puerto Viejo that offers the promise of an ...

Rising health care costs in the U.S. are pushing some Americans abroad. See which countries offer high-quality, affordable ...

On June 24 — the day the US Supreme Court struck down the Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion — Google searches for the phrases "how to move to Costa Rica," and "how to move to Portugal," ...

Latin America’s close proximity to the United States makes it a convenient place for U.S. retirees to live part-time or ...

From Portugal to Ecuador, these expat-friendly countries offer mild temperatures, limited extremes, and climates that stay comfortable for most of the year, ...